HP Pavilion Dv6 7100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. To get the most
out of your computer, read this chapter to learn about best practices after setup, fun things to do with
your computer, and where to go to get more HP resources.
Best practices
To protect your smart investment, after you set up and register the computer, we recommend the
following steps:
●If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in 
Connecting
to a...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. For product
details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and
Support. For more details, go to 
http://www.hp.com/
support.●A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips.
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide, select Start > Help...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives
(SSDs), or a secondary hard drive.
To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.
Front 
Component Description
Digital Media Slot  Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory...

Right side 
Component Description
(1)  Optical drive  Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.
(2)  Optical drive light 
●Green: The optical drive is being accessed.
●Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
(4)
Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in...

Component Description
(8)  AC adapter light 
●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(9)
Power connector  Connects an AC adapter.
(10)
Security cable slot  Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Right side 5 

Left side
Component Description
(1)  Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(2)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3)
HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or
audio device.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack...

Rear
Component Description
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle
on and off during routine operation.
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Display
Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3)HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows video
conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.
(4)Webcam light On: The...

Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3)HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to video
conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam
(4)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light 
●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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